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Radish vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between radish and chestnut

  • The amount of copper, manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and magnesium in chestnut is higher than in radish.
  • Chestnut covers your daily copper needs 47% more than radish.
  • Chestnut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chestnut is 54, while the glycemic index of radish is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Radishes, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Radish
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 7.5% 21% 13% 17% 7.6% 8.6% 5.1% 9% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +12%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.9%
Contains more IronIron +408.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +844%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +395%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1137.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Radish
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 0% 0% 0% 3% 9% 4.8% 9.9% 16% 0% 3.3% 19% 3.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +52%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish
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3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +716.5%
Contains more OtherOther +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1035.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radish Chestnut
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radish Chestnut DV% diff.
Copper 0.05mg 0.472mg 47%
Manganese 0.069mg 0.854mg 34%
Iron 0.34mg 1.73mg 17%
Potassium 233mg 715mg 14%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 26.7mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.233mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.148mg 11%
Phosphorus 20mg 99mg 11%
Magnesium 10mg 54mg 10%
Carbs 3.4g 27.76g 8%
Calories 16kcal 131kcal 6%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.104mg 5%
Folate 25µg 38µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.545g 3%
Protein 0.68g 2g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 0.731mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.316mg 3%
Fats 0.1g 1.38g 2%
Calcium 25mg 46mg 2%
Fructose 0.71g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 0.476g 1%
Saturated fat 0.032g 0.26g 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Sodium 39mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 1.8g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 1.86g N/A
Zinc 0.28mg 0.25mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.023mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.02mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.031mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.033mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.01mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.013mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Radish Chestnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Radish
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Radish
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Radish
Radish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish
Radish is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/nutrients
  2. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.